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Early Chilldhood Educator

  • 533943
  • Portland, VIC, 3305
  • Alcohol & Other Drugs
  • Casual
  • Closing on: Nov 9 2026
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  • Casual Cert III Qualified Educator role
  • 3 to 4 year-old creative Kindergarten program located in Ballarat
  • Competitive sector remuneration + access to salary packaging benefits

About the role

Help us to deliver early learning programs that support local communities and provide high-quality education and care to children.

Our kindergartens located in  Ballarat, offer a creative program for 3 to 4 year-olds and operates 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and Friday.

You support our team focussed on nurturing children’s strengths, interests and social connections as well as teaching values that reflect our small local community - kindness, resilience and teamwork.

What’s on offer.

We strive to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to a competitive hourly rate under the VECTEA + super, you can access the following:

  • 10% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning Service
  • Training and development opportunities to help you grow.
  • 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

About you

You will hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent as approved by Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority). You will also bring with you:

  • Current National Child Safety Training and any applicable state-based child safety training (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).
  • Prior experience working in a kindergarten and / or other early childhood service providing high-quality care and educational services for children.
  • A sound knowledge and understanding of early childhood learning and development.

View the full position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications in as they come in as we’re keen to engage with someone as soon as possible.

If you’d like to know more or arrange an informal tour and chat, please message Cathie Coles via cathie.coles@vt.uniting.org

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

 

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

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